94-7720. Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska  

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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    
    50 CFR Part 672
    
    [Docket No. 940242-4042; I.D. 032894C]
    
     
    
    Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska
    
    AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and 
    Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
    
    ACTION: Closure.
    
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    SUMMARY: NMFS is closing the directed fishery for pollock by vessels 
    catching pollock for processing by the inshore component in the Eastern 
    Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary 
    to prevent exceeding the allocation of pollock specified for the 
    inshore component in this area.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 28, 1994, 
    until 12 midnight, A.l.t., December 31, 1994.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew N. Smoker, Fishery.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The groundfish fishery in the GOA exclusive 
    economic zone is managed by the Secretary of Commerce according to the 
    Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the GOA (FMP) prepared by the 
    North Pacific Fishery Management Council under authority of the 
    Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Fishing by U.S. 
    vessels is governed by regulations implementing the FMP at 50 CFR parts 
    620 and 672.
        In accordance with Sec. 672.20(c)(1)(ii), the allocation of pollock 
    total allowable catch (TAC) specified for the inshore component in the 
    Eastern Regulatory Area of the GOA was established by the final 1994 
    groundfish specifications (59 FR 7647, February 16, 1994), as 7,300 
    metric tons (mt).
        The Director of the Alaska Region, NMFS, has determined, in 
    accordance with Sec. 672.20(c)(2)(ii), that the allocation of pollock 
    specified for the inshore component in the Eastern Regulatory Area soon 
    will be reached. The Regional Director established a directed fishing 
    allowance of 7,000 mt, with consideration that an additional 300 mt 
    will be taken as incidental catch in directed fishing for other species 
    in the Eastern Regulatory Area. The Regional Director has determined 
    that the directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, 
    NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock by operators of 
    vessels catching pollock for processing by the inshore component in the 
    Eastern Regulatory Area of the GOA, effective from 12 noon, A.l.t., 
    March 28, 1994, until 12 midnight, A.l.t., December 31, 1994.
        Directed fishing standards for applicable gear types may be found 
    in the regulations at Sec. 672.20(g).
    
    Classification
    
        This action is taken under 50 CFR 672.20.
    
    List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 672
    
        Fisheries, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
    
        Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
    
        Dated: March 28, 1994.
    David S. Crestin,
    Acting Director, Office of Fisheries Conservation and Management, 
    National Marine Fisheries Service.
    [FR Doc. 94-7720 Filed 3-28-94; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 3510-22-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
03/31/1994
Department:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Closure.
Document Number:
94-7720
Dates:
12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), March 28, 1994, until 12 midnight, A.l.t., December 31, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: March 31, 1994, Docket No. 940242-4042, I.D. 032894C
CFR: (1)
50 CFR 672